says taking care of old things is how we show love.”
Silence.
She continued.
“So if Grandma gave Mommy this suit because she loved her…”
Lily tilted her head thoughtfully.
“Why are you laughing at love?”
The yard became completely quiet.
No music.
No conversation.
Just silence.
The Power of a Child’s Honesty
Children often notice truths adults overlook.
They don’t understand social games.
Passive-aggressive comments.
Backhanded compliments.
They hear words exactly as they’re spoken.
To Lily, the situation seemed simple.
Her mother treasured something that reminded her of someone
